The Issue Is: Bill Maher Shocks You

[@geoffreygroom2436]

I'm an oldish englishman who lives in Sweden and have been a 'follower' of Bill Maher for some years.If I want to try and understand the USA,Bill Maher is my guide.A voice of normality and reason in an age of 'absurdity'.

[@smilesandyoka]

Looooove you Mr. Maher - watching faithfully in Tokyo!

[@JamesAnderson-ez2df]

I used to like Bill until he rode on the coattails of Trump. He has seen his liberal woke minded lefties are really just comprised of manure.😮🧐🥸

[@rcbrooks1123]

What is funny is that I am a fairly moderate to middle conservative and I love Bill Maher. Yes he makes more fun of the right, of which I am part of, but he also makes fun of the ludicrous nature of the left.

[@jeffreyhendren5373]

What a cool show. I've never noticed this before but I really enjoyed it. I do really like Bill Maher, I don't agree with his opinions all the time but I still really enjoy him and appreciate his opinions.

[@bonniejanedrake7303]

Thanks for having Bill on the show! ❤

[@williamhartz8707]

I like Bill’s bluntness and sarcasm. Sometimes I disagree with his comments or my feathers get “ruffled” but I can handle it. I don’t want everyone to agree with me.

[@c.l.montoya2972]

Getting your feathers ruffled is a good thing, builds character, and puts color in your feathers. Wow who doesn’t like colorful feathers?😉

[@mohammadamirbayat805]

This interview made me feel so alive! I've never seen this level of inthusiasm from an interviewer. Also, Mr. Mahr's responses were so in depth and sensible that I felt like I could listen to him forever! Thank you!!!

[@joncamp9126]

Thank you!!! I see things like this and it helps to reassure that the tide is turning. Bill is right, most people do want to talk to the other side. Disliking people you’ve never met is silly. Loving people despite their differences, is a message that is needed more than ever. People seeing more messages like this, hopefully help to see past each others ideals. Not everyone is the same and that is ok. It’s always been one of the beautiful aspects of getting along with one another. It takes an actual diversity of ideas to make the world go round.

[@johnclement9370]

Thats a really great interview, Bill is very honest, also I very much like the ending, Bill was so genuinely flattered and it was a heartfelt sincere moment, you can see how touched Bill really is by the sweet words... ❤ New Orleans

[@bklmiami9796]

How great is Bill Maher. Standup guy.

[@santemedical6802]

I have always admire Bill Maher...realtime with bill maher is a quality show.

[@timwalters8951]

Bill is right 99 % of the time and that’s why I love him. He is the voice of reason!!

[@ebogar42]

He sounds pretty dumb when he acts like trans people exist and it's not a mental illness.

[@nancygenso6787]

He has terrific wry humor!!!!

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

GLAD I FOUND THIS!

[@paulvincenti2]

Very nicely done Elex!

[@YeaYeaOKBUT]

Glad I found this show!

[@elexmichaelson]

Thanks. I hope you'll watch more of our shows!

[@slappyabromowitz]

That was lovely. Enjoyed it

[@HamiltonVanMan]

Bill mentioned "heartfelt" in his description of Elex's praise, because he had that idea come up in the discussion he had with Jerry Seinfeld the day before, and it was somewhat of a new concept for Bill in the way it was presented, so he remembered it and used it in his thank you and appreciation here.

[@Verdeangela12]

Great interview!

[@ForeverBennett]

I was in the car with my trans friend listening to Bill and she asked to change the channel, I asked why, and she replied, "Because he gives a voice to Republicans". Which I thought was absolutely absurd. I said Bill was a fair guy and he was letting all sides speak, and that he's a classic liberal, but she just couldn't handle it.

[@BDogg2023]

And that is why Democrats lose. The far left is too extreme and intolerant, wanting the 95% of America who doesn’t agree with them to bow to their will.

[@rhondennis979]

Most ears can't, as you said, handle it because they want everyone and everything to be about them. Forget it the other issues are easy on crime, high inflation or no protection for the country's boarder. Just as long as there's that one ME issue. So glad trans wasn't an issue in Hitler's time. Makes you wonder how much support he would have gotten.

[@mariareyes7913]

I agree with your trans friend. He does give a voice to Republicans and l think is not fair for Democrats or lndipendant. That does not mean that l dislike him, l don't, l watch his show but that doesn't change my opinion of him. You can learn from him because once in a while, what he says is true. My mother used to say listen to everyone and keep what is good, what is not discarded.

[@ForeverBennett]

@@mariareyes7913 It's not fair to let Republicans talk?? That's ridiculous. I don't like the GOP either, but not letting the other side talk is flat out wrong if you believe in free speech. Bill is an old school liberal who has voted for democrats 99% of the time, the only time he voted for a Republican President was Bob Dole but that was a sentimental vote because Dole was the last candidate of the "greatest generation". He has rightfully called out the failures of the democrat party because he, like a lot of people, want them to be better! He is more than fair to liberals and independents and usually ends up getting into the most heated arguments with Republicans.

[@Lev-t2t]

Your trans friend just admitted to not wanting the right to have a voice. I have a lot of disagreements with the right (and the left😂), but when you don't want them to have a voice, you are one step from losing their own.

[@thechristopherfaurisshow]

I lean right now because I grew up but Obama definitely was not a fool. Probably one of the or if not the sharpest minded presidents of all time.

[@bigdeal6852]

Obama was an educated man...no doubt, and yes not a fool...but he definitely fooled America.

[@phriedokra6158]

Will pray for you....

[@Soknik01]

If you're so grown up then why are you taking a jab at adults who don't lean right by implying that they are less grown up than you are?

[@thechristopherfaurisshow]

@@Soknik01 I said that I grew up. Not everyone grows up at the same time.

[@Soknik01]

@@thechristopherfaurisshow that's not the question I asked.

[@kathyschevetto5634]

Cool commentary, and as a normee i too am at awe of bill!

[@merlekimbal3755]

He’s mostly correct on many issues.. sometimes he exceeds boundaries.

[@paolah1828]

Greats show!

[@LadyYoop]

Way cool...I love Bill.

[@angelaandreos9169]

Great Interview!!👏👏

[@elexmichaelson]

thank you!

[@Traderbear]

That was an awesome praise for Bill at the end 😊

[@elexmichaelson]

Thanks!

[@Rockerlady]

​@@elexmichaelsonGreat interview, Elex. Also great when you come out with Tim on KFI radio!

[@raylang4608]

I like Bill Maher!!

[@MPR2]

Just because he's "Honest" doesn't mean he's right! 🙄

[@corabraley5369]

None of us know everything.

[@MPR2]

@@corabraley5369 Who said anyone knows EVERYTHING? 🙄

[@JacobElyachar]

Great conversation with Bill Maher, Elex!

[@elexmichaelson]

Thanks!

[@f8accompli238]

First off, let me say I love Bill Maher but we are listening to one side of the story. If Bill truly wanted to be respected in the field of journalism by more than “yes men” and “head nodders” he would have TRUE REPRESENTATION of the college student protesters on his show. If they’re quacks, we’ll see that, but you can’t hog the mic and spew your propaganda without the public hearing a single voice from the other side. Make it happen Bill. Let the public decide. Have them on your show and let us decide instead of you telling us what they’re saying.

[@ChrisMalo-pv1or]

Really good interview!

[@robvangessel3766]

Reform the Electoral College, get rid of Gerrymandering, and open up a system in this country that allows a 3rd party candidate to actually win a general election. And with that, let's create the Normies Party.

[@rtflone]

@robvangessel3766 I'd ask how you'd reform the Electoral College, but I'm afraid to hear the answer you'd give..

[@robvangessel3766]

@@rtflone The how would be up to legislators. The aim - or part of it - would ideally be to shake the EC loose of the money that controls it and to let the Popular Vote decide general elections instead allowing a faction to decide them - too often overriding the nationwide majority of voters. It's the reason we get stuck with deficient idiots like George W. Bush and Trump. For that matter, the we as the collective representatives of the electorate would be able to get things done, like common sense gun control, which is invariably impeded by corportions, the Washington Lobby, and so many politicians in their pockets. In other words, we not only need to save what we have of our democracy, we need to move the system to a purer democracy. It can't be done now, of course. As it is, we'll be lucky if we can prevent an oligarchy from completely taking hold.

[@drabbit61]

Bill Maher....is so often correct. Don't you ever harm the messenger ! I'm 63. a Tasmanian-Kiwi. 26 yrs living in Thailand. Ask me

[@LaurieWiegler]

Bill! No change of seasons in California. We made the opposite move and I'm "vibing" with Connecticut.

[@davidburns8662]

I am so jealous of Bill Maher. He gets to talk with the most amazing people who can say what's on their minds in a safe place. It's so good to have someone, "in this news as entertainment world" who speaks the truth. Hay! Bill, why don't you point out the fact that the abortion issue is being desided by old men, who can't participate in the fun part of making babies any more. The way I see things, you can't really call yourself a man untill you've past a kidney stone. When this happens to a man it's the closest we ever come to experiencing what our mothers endured bring us into the world. I never mis your show, it really makes Fridays the best day of the week. Keep up the good work!

[@michaelgregg8716]

I’ve passed a kidney stone. Men don’t lose the ability to procreate at any point in their lives, generally speaking. However I agree with everything else.

[@livinginvancouverbc2247]

It's nice to see Bill not angry.

[@smilesandyoka]

He never gets "angry" in the sense of how most people express "anger" - he is just being HONEST

[@ltcolumbo9708]

You forgot to ask if he loves children

[@michaelpuglisi1647]

Great interview

[@GreenEyes-gv6zj]

Love him...❤

[@frankmarrero8167]

We need political people to get up to date on his views. Sounds like common sense views to me.

[@sarah_yang]

Excellent interview!

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

wow what a great place!

[@corabraley5369]

Telling you the Truth.

[@lloydg6634]

Love the honesty…

[@markwegner6821]

Bill Maher stayed the same and the world 🌍 happily 😊 moved towards him.

[@fusi56]

I wonder if Bill is channelling the 1960s TV news anchor look. I'd love to see a photo of his dad who worked in news to see if they look alike.

[@mikejonesnoreally]

He's actually just taken his rightful place as the current "Jack Benny" :3

[@SFRainmaker]

Great episode. Bill Maher is a legend. He is the voice of sanity in our insane world.

[@BDogg2023]

Great segment. Makes Me actually want to move back to LA!

[@alciderichards3622]

Bill I am a "normie" too. I have never heard that one before. Much better than a RINO. I will use it when I can.

[@AndtherewasJoy13]

🌿 The Woods

[@Gary-sx5ox]

I love how Bill is evolving into the world of Real Reality vs Social Media Reality. I have one suggestion that a fellow stoner has to keep his evolving going in the right direction. In the movie with Brad Pitt, World War Z, there is a seen called the ‘tenth’ man theory. It basically says that if everyone is reporting on the same story, the same way with the same wording and the same opinion, it is the responsibility of the tenth man to disagree and dispute everything that is being said. To me, that is where Bill should his role in the future. Bill, the tenth man.

[@EdfromCanada]

I enjoy watching Bill Maher's show. I do, however, disagree with his stance that pot is an innocuous, fun vice. Anyone that I remember from high school that were pot heads all ended up messed up in adulthood. Heavy pot use by teens translates into higher mental illness issues and increased number of incidences of schizophrenia. Just my opinion and anecdotal observation in life. Bill Maher's show is the last vestige of relatively objective journalism.

[@BDogg2023]

Today’s pot isn’t your daddy’s pot. It is literally 10 times stronger than 60s weed. As a long time smoker who recently quit, I wholeheartedly agree with you. And I love Bill, have for decades.

[@lesliecarter7833]

Bill looks great in glasses!

[@parmispouya9419]

Big fan of bill mahr!

[@hammertic]

😮 Is having teeth like the keys on a grand piano obligatory to be an interviewer on American TV ? Just asking 😂

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

Elex Michaelson is da bomb! Handsome lad!

[@brendashafer4864]

The students tried that in Alabama In the college In Alabama students Shattered them down By saying USA USA USA

[@marisfenix]

Normies ❤ love it ! Normies parades 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@literatious308]

I’m always baffled by why these “celebrities” keep being featured as consensus experts. Must be tool of nudging narratives.

[@fredschwartz1259]

Nice interview but... Who's running the cameras? Almost impossible to watch. I assume the person was high 😅

[@slappyabromowitz]

California has so much beauty. Shame the cities are unlivable.

[@henriettashenderey7096]

Love Maher but: Trump 2024!😉

[@barbaracameron4945]

Not everyone lives there.

[@Skottink]

This is like a bad movie about a superstar Hollywood leading man talking about how the world has been dying for him to put all his famous thoughts into a book for them. How does his head fit in that room should be his new book title. Did the world change or did you? Seriously that's your deep thought?

[@MauricioGonzalezFilms]

9:13 - 1 President 535 legislators & 9 justices, plus your own state’s branches. Takes a lot of folks to row the country onward, not just a cathartic hate towards the random potus of the decade.

[@phriedokra6158]

Bill thinks moving to Floriduh will make him HAPPY....

[@marlenesoifer7219]

My brother would LOVE YOU

[@andreasmueller8353]

Nice location, would definitely pay a visit if it wasn’t for the for me awful smell of weed.

[@jayrosen6663]

One of the few liberals that still supports Israel.

[@eddiejones1463]

Maher needs to look at the Fulton County elections investigation

[@annegallagher1102]

Greg Gutfeld and Bill Maher

[@bilianashantzshantz459]

This day.s Subway Dopont. &Devenport St.

[@bilianashantzshantz459]

Okay

[@patrickmcguire7929]

That host Elex Michaelson is quite a gracious host & interviewer. Always liked Maher but believe he's too insulated by his success & lifestyle. He's bright & forthright but could use more "real time" amongst the commoners. Just saying, easy for me, I'm stuck with them. 😛

[@elexmichaelson]

Thanks for watching

[@ernestj5812]

Why dont Elex ask him about why Killery Hilton still does about 2016. May be you are the comedian here and Bill Maher is the journo! Shame on you!

[@zoetvanham]

I used to quite enjoy listening to Real Time, but since the fake laughers were added to the audience, this has become intolerable.

[@frankcolasanto2519]

Bill, right on que, "election denier" that's all you ever talk about

[@nzfreeski]

well, fans of trump deny election results - you miss 2020?

[@rhondennis979]

​@@nzfreeski Well, with all the "mail-in votes" the left loves to come up with, makes one wonder. By the way, what's your opinion now of your Mr Biden now that we all see what he's done with the country?

[@oldsalt8011]

Stoners running a pot store??? There goes the profit margin.

[@oldsalt8011]

Now all of the LGBTQ Hollywood Community needs to open a Steambath House with private showers and a Disco Lounge.

[@marlenesoifer7219]

Limits

[@Westcareveterans]

Don't buy his book if you need to know then download for free, don't give him anything especially money.

[@AnaPhilactic]

Too bad we lose our youthful looks.

[@eyelight3056]

Trump lives in Bill's head 🤣

[@errolvierheller7029]

The moving white coat in the background is annoying.....

[@dustinmorgan3505]

Let's go trump

[@loro3849]

Bitter unhappy man.

[@hlic7941]

His unwavering support for Israel ruins the validity of his views

[@James-gh7od]

Get some glasses that fit properly

[@drbvo9578]

His TDS made him look old and grey

[@desimartinez559]

And whos hands are in these colleges id sqy the democratic party

[@niacal4nia]

Greedy Bill Maher will say anything for ratings. Keep both Maga & liberals happy😂😂😂

[@demoscratos4577]

I love bill Maher , great interviewer and interview. However I don’t appreciate his shameless bias towards Israel when it comes to the conflict. There is way more to the situation that he conveniently cheery picks. And I say this person of paternal Jewish lineage. That said, dude has been a favorite since Politically Incorrect.

[@zaibers17]

I have been a fan of Bill Maher for over two decades and I love his humor, his takes on political issues and his overall fairness but he fails me and probably many others when he talks about the situation in Palestine and demonstrates his whopping lack of understanding of the issue that has originated over 75 years ago but only criticizes its symptoms and the ways to deal with !

[@HusamSimaan]

All he has to do to understand the Jewish/ palastinian issue is invite Norman Finkelstein or do a remote with zNoam Chomskey. But ignorance is a bliss, apparently.

[@mnob1122]

@@HusamSimaan Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, Bernie Sanders and my two friends from Tel Aviv, among many other jews who are against the genocide. Bill is completely wrong in his assessment of the situation in Gaza. I watch his show for the guests and discussions. Rarely ever agree with him and his humor sucks.

[@theartfuldodger8609]

October 7th

[@HusamSimaan]

@@theartfuldodger8609 Is that the extent of your memory of the conflict ? 8 months ?

[@iHeartOiSkanks]

He is honest and wrong

[@FreddyJong-co6cb]

Bonza living the dream😂😂❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bilianashantzshantz459]

Toyota. Florida

[@paulft272]

nyc is the best. LA is ugly and dull!!

[@VincentBeauregard-i8o]

Used to like Real Time but now it became a joke. Facts are filtered according to his bias, prejudice or their comedic value. It's no longer reliable. Even if, generously, you assess his factual accuracy to 50%, how you are going to find out which statements are which besides doing the research yourself? That defeats the whole point of tuning in to get 'Real'.

[@WhineNot]

Yawn. This is a thin promo…

[@rockman4699]

Love his humor but he's on the wrong side of History regarding Gaza. I couldn't even watch when Netanyahu was on his show. As smart as bill is he should know better than to equate support for the Palestinians as support for Hamas. Come on Bill you can do better

[@andresduany7925]

😮😮😮😮

[@sevans606]

Bill is slowly turning into a Simpson's character

[@HusamSimaan]

I hear you. He conveniently ignores the slaughter of 30,000 Palastinians and focuses on student protesters.

[@sevans606]

@user-de4ty9kg6o lol it's been a 30,000 since the end of November. Israel is defending itself

[@HusamSimaan]

@@sevans606 killing 30000 civians,attacking U.N workers and arresting, and torturing a Pslastinian surgeons till he died is NOT defending one's self. You're a Schmuck galore.

[@mytherapymytruth]

Which one?